Legislative

07.31.25

When PHCC members are asked what they value most from their membership, industry representation consistently rises to the top. They know that PHCC is their voice – fighting for their businesses on everything from energy policy to workforce development. But here’s the truth: our advocacy only works with your help. No one tells your story better than you, our member contractors. Whether it’s …

07.31.25

When I got into this trade, I figured I’d be working with pipe wrenches, not politicians. But here I am, telling you that what we do in the halls of Congress is just as critical as what we do in basements and crawlspaces. Why? Because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu. And I don’t know about you, but I prefer eating to being eaten, especially when I’ve already skipped lunch for the …

07.21.25

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The 870-page bill covers a broad swath of policy initiatives for the current administration from reevaluating federal entitlement programs to workforce development and tax relief. However, as it relates to the HVAC and water heater industries, some of the more interesting developments come with OBBBA …

06.02.25

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) successfully concluded its 2025 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 21, with a day of critical advocacy efforts that will benefit contractors across the country. More than 100 PHCC members, chapter leaders, and ...

04.23.25

On April 10, Congress agreed to a budget resolution that will serve as the template for comprehensive legislation embodying the Republican majority’s policy priorities, which will include reform of current U.S. tax policy. Since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), many PHCC members report that they have benefited or stand to benefit from TCJA policies such as higher estate tax …

04.17.25

The economic climate has become increasingly unpredictable, with news this month of stock market fluctuations and tariff discussions affecting plumbing and HVAC contractors. PHCC is ...

04.10.25

Plumbing and HVAC contractors are invited to register for CONNECT 2025, taking place from October 27-30, 2025. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – April 2025 – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC), encourages plumbing and HVAC contractors to make plans now to ...

03.26.25

Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1975, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) has been a cornerstone for the federal government in setting energy policy for the past half-century. The law was the United States’ response to the 1973 oil crisis that saw energy supplies become largely unavailable, causing prices to soar for American consumers and businesses. Among the many …

03.25.25

Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep government open in time for the March 14 deadline. The CR funds federal government operations at previous FY24 levels, but came to a head under contentious circumstances as Democrats, struggling to find footing under Republican majorities, faced pressure from the party base to negotiate a better deal that would push back against proposed cuts …

02.27.25

The House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation package this week with unanimous Republican support. This sets the stage for a framework to determine a path forward to pass a government funding measure for the remainder of FY25 while encompassing the Trump administration’s priorities on which the President campaigned. However, there are differences between House and Senate leadership …